Former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Chidi Odinkalu, has asserted that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has finally brought clarity that politics was never meant for him.
PrimeTimes Nigeria reports that Odinkalu made the remark on Thursday in a post via his 𝕏 handle following Fubara’s withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary.
According to him, Fubara, who was a civil servant in 2022, ought to have resigned from service within the timeframe stipulated by the Electoral Act before contesting for office.
Odinkalu further stated that Fubara was still serving as a civil servant long after aspirants were expected to resign under the Electoral Act, adding that the governor is now free to return to the civil service, where his future should be bright.
He wrote: “I am glad @SimFubaraKSC has finally brought clarity to issues & decided that politics is not for him. It never was.
“In 2022, Fubara was a #civilservant & he was still working as civil servant long after aspirants should have resigned from office under the #ElectoralAct. He is now free to return to the #civilservice where his future should be bright.”
Meanwhile, Fubara has said his decision followed extensive consultations with family members, friends and political associates, adding that he would fully support whoever emerges as the party’s governorship candidate.
“After deep reflection and extensive consultations with my family, friends, and associates, I have taken the difficult but necessary decision to withdraw from the APC gubernatorial primaries. I do so with a full heart and with a firm commitment to support whoever emerges as the candidate of our great party,” he stated.